Scope
Defines the activities, entities, and transactions covered by the bill, clarifies exemptions, and explains relationships to existing state statutes and federal preemption under ESIGN where applicable.
House Bill No. 595 clarifies administrative processes, reduces ambiguity about required submissions, and sets standards for record retention and signature methods. It provides stakeholders with clearer filing procedures and affirms applicability of federal ESIGN and state electronic transaction laws where permitted.
Typical users include legislative staff, agency administrators, attorneys, and external stakeholders who prepare or submit supporting documents and testimony.
Use the guidance below to determine roles, document owners, and who must sign or certify materials related to House Bill No. 595.
Defines the activities, entities, and transactions covered by the bill, clarifies exemptions, and explains relationships to existing state statutes and federal preemption under ESIGN where applicable.
Provides precise legal definitions for terms such as 'electronic signature,' 'record,' 'deliver,' and 'official filing,' plus illustrative examples to reduce ambiguity during implementation and enforcement.
Sets deadlines, acceptable submission channels, required attachments, and specifies whether electronic submission and remote notarization are permitted for particular filings, including required formats, metadata fields, and designated contact points.
Addresses acceptable e-signature methods, references federal ESIGN and state UETA/ESRA frameworks, defines proof of signer identity and consent requirements, and lists exceptions where handwritten or notarized signatures remain mandatory.
Specifies penalties for noncompliance, agency enforcement authority, appeal processes, remedies including injunctive relief, administrative fines, corrective orders, and requirements for public notice of enforcement actions.
Establishes retention schedules, secure storage standards, and requirements for access, audit trails, and availability of records during administrative review or litigation, including format, exportability, and preservation measures against tampering.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email, SMS code, or identity proofing (KBA) |
| Routing Order | Sequential or parallel signer routing |
| Required Attachures | Attachments, exhibits, and notarization evidence required |
| Retention Policy | Export to secure storage, retain per schedule |
Date bill is formally introduced to the legislative body.
Last day for committee action or referral for consideration.
Start and end dates for submitting written testimony.
Timeframe when administrative filings and attachments are accepted.
Date statutory provisions take effect if enacted.
| Criteria | House Bill No. 595 | Existing Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Notarization | electronic allowed | wet-ink typical |
| Filing Method | online accepted | paper-focused |
| Witnesses | varies | usually none |
| Retention | specific periods | general schedule |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |